used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
dearly loved
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The clocks of the church towers struck the midnight hour.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
clocksnounUS /klɑːks/
European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage
From this reading The clocks of the church towers struck the midnight hour.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
criminal'snounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
possessive form of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
guard-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The clocks of the church towers struck the midnight hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
for more time
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
market-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The clocks of the church towers struck the midnight hour.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
not any; not one
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
win a victory over
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
persecutorsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtərz/
plural of “persecutor” — someone who torments
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
resounded
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From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The guard was aroused for the purpose of relieving the sentinels on post, and the rattling of arms resounded through the guard-house.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
snow-coveredadjective
covered with snow
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The clocks of the church towers struck the midnight hour.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The clocks of the church towers struck the midnight hour.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a cold still night, and the stars shone through the clear atmosphere with unusual brilliancy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The persecutors and the afflicted were finally at peace, and had forgotten their insolence and their sufferings in the embraces of sleep.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overcome by sorrow for his father's anger, and racked with anxiety for the fate of his beloved Faith, whom he could protect no longer, Oswald sat in the criminal's apartment of the guard-house, looking listlessly through his grated window upon the snow-covered market-place.
